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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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